Alternative titles and symbols : WD; Hepatolenticular degeneration;
Description : Wilson disease is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by dramatic build-up
of intracellular hepatic copper with subsequent hepatic and neurologic abnormalities.
De Bie et al. (2007) provided a detailed review of the molecular pathogenesis of Wilson
disease.;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the ATPase, Cu transporting, beta polypeptide gene (ATP7B,
277900.0001);
Laboratory abnormalities : Low serum ceruloplasmin; High nonceruloplasmin-bound serum copper; High urinary copper; Proteinuria; Aminoaciduria; Glycosuria; Uricaciduria; Hyperphosphaturia; Hypercalciuria;